@AlMThompson

Journalist in Central Asia Journaliste en Asie centrale Журналист в Центральной Азии

 Бишкек, Кыргызстан
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Joined October 2019
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Ian Grenier@IanGrenier117 Nov 2023
Richland Two school board member and former teacher Monica Elkins (aka Monica Scott) is running for Mia McLeod's state Senate seat. In January, the Columbia independent broke from the SC Democratic Party months after losing its gubernatorial nomination. postandcourier.com/politics/…

Columbia-area school board member running for state Senate seat held by Mia McLeod

A Columbia-area school board member is running for the Democratic nomination in the District 22 state Senate race. The seat is currently held by Mia McLeod, the Columbia independent who left the S.C....

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Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynolds15 Nov 2023
A well-connected Republican donor will be one of the beneficiaries of a near half-billion dollar move for several state agencies. postandcourier.com/columbia/…

SC moves closer to near half-billion dollar move of DHEC state agencies

A top legislative panel has given preliminary approval to a nearly half-billion dollar deal to consolidate several South Carolina health agencies under one roof.

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd14 Nov 2023
Tim Scott’s sudden exit set from the 2024 race off an extraordinary scramble for support in his home state. Within hours of Scott’s departure, phones were lighting up across South Carolina’s GOP network. My latest w/ @AlMThompson > postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol #scnews #chsnews

With Tim Scott's exit from the '24 GOP race, the fight for his supporters begins

Tim Scott's sudden exit from the 2024 Republican presidential race has set off a scramble for support, especially in his home state of South Carolina and in the leadoff caucus state of Iowa.

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd10 Nov 2023
NEW: VP Kamala Harris will campaign in South Carolina today on President Joe Biden’s behalf, making a surprise trip to the state that will go first in the Democrats’ 2024 nominating calendar after Black voters here resuscitated his 2020 campaign. postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol

VP Kamala Harris travels to South Carolina today to submit Biden's primary ballot paperwork

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to campaign in South Carolina today on President Joe Biden's behalf, making a surprise trip to the state that will now go first in the party's 2024 nominat...

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A Minnesota congressman launching a long shot challenge to President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary officially filed Nov. 8 for South Carolina’s first-in-the-nation Democratic vote.postandcourier.com/politics/…

Congressman challenging Joe Biden files for SC primary

A Minnesota congressman launching a long shot challenge to President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary officially filed Nov. 8 for South Carolina's first-in-the-nation Democratic...

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The sole candidate for chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court stressed his impartiality and called for increased judicial transparency before a screening panel today. postandcourier.com/politics/…

Kittredge bats back conservative perception, pledges transparency as SC chief justice

The sole candidate for chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court stressed his impartiality and called for increased judicial transparency before a screening panel Nov. 6.

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Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynolds2 Nov 2023
Latest: SC ethics officials found probable cause that a powerful state lawmaker may have withheld action on a Statehouse bill in exchange for campaign cash. The lawmaker says the person who filed the complaint misrepresented their conversation. postandcourier.com/politics/…

Powerful SC lawmaker investigated for allegedly withholding bill in exchange for campaign cash

The case involves state Rep. William Sandifer, R-Seneca, chairman of the House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, and an allegation raised by a Rock Hill body shop owner some five years ago.

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A state audit found that the S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs rehired staff previously fired for abuse and neglect violations. postandcourier.com/politics/…

SC disabilities agency rehired staff accused of abuse, didn’t check tapes, audit finds

A state audit found that the S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs rehired staff previously fired for abuse and neglect violations.

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Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynolds10 Oct 2023
“I’ve about resigned myself to just say, ‘I guess my next vehicle is going to be a combustion engine vehicle,’ and maybe I’ll wait until my next go-round to buy electric." SC wants to make it easy to build electric vehicles. Buying one is another story. postandcourier.com/politics/…

SC wants to make it easy to build electric vehicles here. Buying one is another story.

Rivian and other EV makers like Tesla, Lucid and Polestar sell directly to consumers online or at showrooms, but a decades-old South Carolina law requires manufacturers to sell through dealerships.

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd3 Oct 2023
And the motion to table is underway. I'm told South Carolina U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace will be voting "NO." Will be watching afar for any additional SC names. #scpol #scnews #chsnews #SC01
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A federal judge ruled South Carolina did not violate the First Amendment's prohibition on the establishment of religion by working with a Christian foster agency that only takes Evangelical parents. postandcourier.com/politics/…

SC can work with foster agency that rejects non-evangelical parents, court says

South Carolina did not violate the First Amendment's prohibition on the establishment of religion by working with a Christian foster agency that only takes Evangelical parents, a federal judge ruled.

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd19 Sep 2023
The Profile in Courage Award is intended to honor politicians who take difficult or unpopular stances. It will soon be awarded to South Carolina’s five female members of the state Senate who took a stand against a near-total abortion ban. postandcourier.com/politics/… #spcol #chsnews

SC's 'sister senators' win Profile in Courage Award for abortion stand

The women, who have formed a close bond in the overwhelmingly male chamber, call themselves the "sister senators."

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd16 Sep 2023
Experience vs. new generation: Wendell Gilliard and Deon Tedder make their closing pitches in SC Senate race. Reminder: The runoff election is Tuesday. More here from @AlMThompson ahead of next week's vote. postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol #chsnews #scnews

Experience vs. new generation: Gilliard, Tedder make closing pitches in SC Senate race

State Rep. Wendell Gilliard came within a hair of winning the three-way Democratic special primary for state Senate District 42 outright Sept. 5. But after falling a little more than 100 votes short...

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd15 Sep 2023
NEW: Ahead of Tuesday's Dem primary runoff for Senate District 42, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn endorses state Rep. Deon Tedder in a robocall that just went out to voters. "Deon is fighting for us in the State House, and he'll fight for us in the State Senate," he says. #chsnews #scpol
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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd8 Sep 2023
Georgia grand jury recommended charges against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who went from being a vocal Trump critic to a staunch Trump ally. The jury also recommended charges against Lin Wood of SC. Neither was indicted. >>> postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol #scnews

Georgia grand jury recommended charging SC Sen. Lindsey Graham. Prosecutor opted not to.

Attorney Lin Wood, who previously unsuccessfully ran for chairman of the S.C. Republican Party, was also recommended to face charges.

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd30 Aug 2023
Seanna is a stellar reporter with a wealth of institutional knowledge about SC politics, especially the state legislature. Words fall woefully short here to express how much I'm going to miss working with her. But I know that she will do a tremendous job in this new role. #scpol
Seanna Adcox
@seannaadcox_sn30 Aug 2023
After 18 years covering the SC Statehouse, I'm making a career change! But I'm not actually going anywhere. A week from today, I start my new job as editor for States Newsroom's new SC affiliate in Columbia! Stay tuned for details about the website (hint: no subscription needed).
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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd29 Aug 2023
Nikki Haley had a debate moment. Can she turn it into momentum? A smart look by my colleagues @AlMThompson and @BenjaminSimon05 >>> postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol #scnews #chsnews

Nikki Haley had a debate moment. Can she turn it into momentum?

The campaign is hoping the debate will do what dozens of town halls and whistle stops could not: launch Nikki Haley's campaign out of the doldrums to the tier of candidates chasing former President...

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Caitlin Byrd@MaryCaitlinByrd6 Jul 2023
President Biden says his policies are bringing green jobs to red states in Midlands visit (story by @AlMThompson) >> postandcourier.com/politics/… #scpol #scnews #chsnews

President Biden says his policies are bringing green jobs to red states in Midlands visit

President Biden touted his administration's other legislative wins, from the CHIPS Act, which aims to incentivize domestic microchip manufacturing, to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, from which...

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Seanna Adcox
@seannaadcox_sn15 Jun 2023
Public workers in SC will start seeing at least a $2,500 increase in pay starting with mid-July checks. ⁦@GCobbHunter⁩ was the only legislator in either chamber to vote against part of the budget package that sends money to colleges. Read why. postandcourier.com/politics/…

SC budget boosting pay for state employees, teachers approved after 'childish' standoff

South Carolina public employees will get at least a $2,500 pay boost starting next month under a state budget heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk.

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Seanna Adcox
@seannaadcox_sn13 Jun 2023
Court win by SC Freedom Caucus escalates GOP schism in the Statehouse via Post and Courier postandcourier.com/politics/…

SC Freedom Caucus win in federal court escalates Statehouse GOP schism

A federal court win by the South Carolina Freedom Caucus allows the hardline-conservative group to raise money and campaign against their Republican colleagues, escalating GOP infighting in the...

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